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Shirley Hughes
A classic and beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes, poems, stories, and learning by best-loved author-illustrator, Shirley Hughes.
A trip to the park on a windy day, counting ducks in…
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Splish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There’s something not quite right about them, though - they’re making…
Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard’s birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time, he finds…
But when Dogger turns up on a stall at the garden fete, everything seems all right - until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Voted the…
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Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But if Annie Rose is ever…
Four classic stories perfect for sharing at bedtime, by Kate Greenaway winning author, Shirley Hughes.
A gripping and moving novel by one of the world’s best-loved writers for children.
A delightful introduction to numbers from Shirley Hughes, one of the best-known and most-loved picture book creators.
A beautifully illustrated introduction to childhood concepts by beloved Kate Greenaway medal-winning illustrator.
In this classic collection by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes, Katy and her little brother Olly are…
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Four lively stories about a group of children who live on the same street, by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.
As Lenny’s father goes off to fight in the World War II, he gives his son a brass badge with a lion and a unicorn on it. Lenny keeps it…
A bumper collection of five new stories and four short interludes about Alfie and his baby sister Annie Rose. The author depicts family experience with which all small children can…
A beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes.
A timeless story about friendship and understanding by the Kate Greenaway-winning author of Dogger.
From a beloved British storyteller comes a touching tale of unconditional love as a family puts itself back together in postwar London. Full color.
Charlie gets into all sorts of sticky situations when his seaside summer holiday turns into a missing jewellery mystery - and detective Charlie finds himself in the middle of a…
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Alfie and his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. So now Alfie’s stuck INSIDE and his mum and Annie Rose are stuck OUTSIDE without a key…
Dorothy Edwards
Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister. Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good … when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding…
In her first novel, beloved picture book author Hughes presents a World War II adventure, set in 1944 Italy, proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.
In the hardship of war, everything is rationed - except true friendship. From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the Liverpool Blitz.
Digby O'Day and his best friend, Percy, are headed to the air show. Ariel, the new pet parrot of insufferable neighbor Lou Ella, sneaks out to tag along. But when…
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When Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they get involved in a diamond heist and must track down the culprits in time to solve the mystery.
Hang on to the wheel for the first of three adventures from a dynamic mother-daughter pair: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.
Digby O'Day and Percy are…
Jenny Overton
On the first day of Christmas . . Annaple Kitson has no idea what the next twelve are set to bring. As her home fills up with extraordinary gifts-hens, swans…
Here’s double trouble because my naughty little sister’s best friend, Bad Harry, is just as naughty as she is! They make secret friends with a mouse and feed it bacon…
Dixie, Percy and their new friend, Ariel, are off on an adventure in the clouds. These first chapter books have one chapter for each night of the week and are…
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On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree…We all know this classic Christmas song, but what if someone really did…
My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much…
My naughty little sister is always doing silly things. She’s curious about what’s in a chimney and sticks a feather duster up and then tries to hide all the soot…
My naughty little sister is always getting in trouble. This time she refuses to have her photo taken and shows off in front of Harry. Will she ever learn to…
Dixie O'Day and his best friend Percy are off on holiday, and drive straight into adventure! Peaches Miaow, the fabulous pop star, has her pricelss diamond necklace stolen from the…
Shirley Herring Hughes
This book is written for one purpose. That purpose is to tell people what to do to get out of their situations. Life is all about making decisions. This book…
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Shirley Reece-Hughes
Everett Spruce came to Texas in 1925 to study at the Dallas Art Institute. Over the next seven decades, he became one of the most important painters and teachers in…
As I awoke from a dream in the early morning hours, with tears streaming down my face, my heart was so burdened for others.
While inquiring to God what this…
Read by Roger Allam and Roy Mcmillan. Includes: Alfie Gets in First, Alfie’s Feet, An Evening at Alfie’s, Alfie Gives a Hand, Alfie and the Big Boys, Alfie Wins a…
J.M. Barrie,Retold By: May Bryon
A beautiful paperback edition of the classic text, illustrated in two colours by acclaimed illustrator Shirley Hughes. To tie in with Pan, the new film prequel to Peter Pan -…
Ethel Speer Updike
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
Evelyn Cheesman
Everyday Doing’s of Insects is a fantastic guide to all things insects, looking at a variety of subjects from why insects are certain colours, to how they fly, breathe, and…
Shirley Allen,Peter Gordon,Mary E. Whalley
This comprehensive guide covers thirty of the most influential theorists and their ideas on how children with special educational needs learn and develop. An invaluable guide for anyone studying special…
Andrew Eschelbacher
Catalog of an exhibition held at Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine, May 26-September 8, 2017; Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, Tennessee, October 14, 2017-January 7, 2018; and at…
Traces the theme of hunting and fishing in American art from the early nineteenth century to World War II. Describing a remarkable group of American paintings and sculpture, the contributors…
A deep dive into the life and work of sculptor Louise Nevelson recontextualizes her art in light of social movements, travel, and her experiences in dance and theater